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- On October 16, 2025
The Nutcracker family musical is opening at the St. Martin’s Theatre for the Festive season.
The St. Martin’s Theatre currently houses the longest running show on the West End, The Mousetrap. It is sharing the stage throughout the festive period whilst the festive show plays primarily in the mornings.
The Oliver Award Winning creatives, Little Bulb Theatre are bringing The Nutcracker family musical to the West End. Not to be confused with the classic ballet, this bold and brilliantly silly tale is told through clever cardboard creations, comic characters and a chorus of cheeky musical mice.
It follows two squabbling siblings who receive a mysterious nutcracker from their flamboyant Aunt on Christmas Eve. However, it sets them off on a fantastical journey into ‘The Mousey Realm’. Can they put their differences aside and stop the evil Mouse King before he ruins Christmas? Only time will tell.
Clare Beresford, Dominic Conway, Lakeisha Lynch-Stevens and Caroline Partridge devised the piece. As well as Alexander Scott, Edith Tankus and Shamira Turner, with direction by Alexander Scott. They are yet to announce the casting.
Regarding the announcement of The Nutcracker Family show heading to the West End, Little Bulb said the folllowing:
“We are beyond excited to bring our madcap, ‘80s action film inspired version of The Nutcracker to the iconic St Martin’s theatre for our West End debut! … But, here’s a twist in the tale… our version of this Christmas classic is told by the mice! That’s right, a chorus of cheeky mice playing in the home of the world’s most famous Mousetrap! What could possibly go wrong?”
Also, the show permits babes in arms under 12 months. This makes it great for young families! Any child over the age of 12 months requires a ticket.
